The “Celebrating Life Through Death North American Farewell Tour” made its stop at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC on October 4, 2024, led by Brazilian metal legends Sepultura. This farewell tour spans over 100 dates across North America, Latin America, Europe, and South America. The current lineup features Derrick Green (vocals), Andreas Kisser (guitar), Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. (bass), and Eloy Casagrande (drums). Sepultura’s discography includes pivotal releases such as Morbid Visions, Schizophrenia, Beneath the Remains, Arise, Chaos A.D., Roots, and Quadra, released through labels like Roadrunner and Nuclear Blast. With several gold certifications and global recognition, they are also recording a live album compiled from 40 shows on this farewell run. Their Raleigh set was fierce, tight, and loud, with ecstatic fans chanting every word. Their merch—particularly the farewell tour tees—sold out quickly. Official site: https://www.sepultura.com.br

Sepultura

Obituary, from Tampa, Florida, brought their signature death metal intensity to the stage before Sepultura. The band currently includes John Tardy (vocals), Donald Tardy (drums), Trevor Peres (guitar), Terry Butler (bass), and Ken Andrews (guitar). Their albums, including Slowly We Rot, Cause of Death, The End Complete, Back from the Dead, and more recent works like Dying of Everything, have been released on Roadrunner, Candlelight, and Relapse Records. The End Complete alone sold over 100,000 copies in the U.S., and Donald Tardy continues to support animal rescue through his Metal Meowlisha charity. Their set in Raleigh featured crushing breakdowns, tight playing, and intense crowd pits. Their vinyl and cat-rescue-themed merch were especially popular. Official site: https://www.obituary.cc

Obituary

Agnostic Front from New York City fired up the crowd with their foundational NYHC sound. The current lineup features Roger Miret (vocals), Vinnie Stigma (guitar), Mike Gallo (bass), and Pokey Mo (drums). They’ve released landmark albums like Victim in Pain, Cause for Alarm, Liberty and Justice For…, Something’s Gotta Give, Riot, Riot Upstart, and Get Loud! through labels such as Relativity, Epitaph, and Nuclear Blast. A staple in the hardcore scene, they’ve toured globally for over four decades. In Raleigh, Roger pulled fans onstage during “Gotta Go,” making it one of the night’s most memorable moments. Their merch line reflected the band’s legacy with throwback designs and new streetwear collabs. Official site: https://www.agnosticfront.com

Agnostic Front

Claustrofobia, a brutal death/thrash trio from São Paulo, Brazil, opened the show with pure aggression. The band consists of Marcus D’Angelo (vocals/guitar), Caio D’Angelo (drums), and Rafael Yamada (bass). With albums like Claustrofobia, Thrasher, I See Red, and Unleeched—released via Metal Assault Records—they’ve carved out an international following and toured with acts like Slayer and Soulfly. In Raleigh, they set the tone early with relentless speed and a tight live performance that earned them new fans on the spot. Their merch included rare vinyl pressings and Brazil-import tees that quickly sold out. Official site: https://www.claustrofobia.com.br

Claustrophobia